The Firebird was originally based on the concept by American designer Raymond H. Dietrich and was first introduced to the public in 1963 and quickly became a legend due to its characteristic shape. With the Epiphone Thunderbird IV VS, the Gibson daughter company Epiphone presents a version of this timeless classic with an unbelievable price/performance ratio.
Due to the mahogany body and bolt-on maple neck, the Epiphone Thunderbird IV possesses a warm ground sound with great attack. The fretboard consists of rosewood and carries 20 frets in a modern medium Jumbo format.
Both of the Epiphone TB Plus Humbuckers deliver powerful, cutting sounds that will leave your pant legs shaking. There are controls for Volume and a general Tone knob. The bridge is mounted on three bolts and guarantees perfect intonation of the Epiphone Thunderbird IV Reverse. Reliable, capsulated tuners deliver great tuning stability.
Epiphone Thunderbird IV VS
Epiphone Thunderbird IV VS Features:
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Maple, bolt-on
Neck profile: Slim Taper
Fretboard: Rosewood
Fretboard inlays: Dot
Fretboard radius: 12" (305 mm)
Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo
Nut width: 1.73" (44 mm)
Scale: 34" (864 mm)
Pickups: 2x Epiphone TB Plus Humbucker
Controls: 2x Volume, 1x Tone
Bridge: 3-Point Adjustable
Tuners: capsulated
Hardware: black
Finish: Vintage Sunburst
Features:
Design:
Thunderbird
Body:
Mahogany
Neck:
Maple
Neck Profile:
Slim Taper
Neck Lacquer:
High-Gloss
Neck Construction:
Bolt-on
Fretboard:
Rosewood
Fretboard Type:
Fretted
Fret Format:
Medium Jumbo
Inlays:
Dot
Nut type:
Plastic
Scale:
Longscale
Manufacturer pickups:
Epiphone
Pickup neck:
TB Plus Bass Humbucker
Pickup middle:
No
Pickup bridge:
TB Plus Bass Humbucker
Active pickups:
No
Piezo Pickup:
No
Electronic:
Passive
Control:
2x Vol, Tone
Tuners:
Die-Cast
Bridge:
3-Point Fully Adjustable
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Black
Colour:
Vintage Sunburst
Finish:
High-Gloss
Case included:
No
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
No
Epiphone Thunderbird IV VS Reverse Vintage Sunburst
Very good bass for the price. I own Gibson Thunderbird with custom pickups, and i decided to buy a cheaper "younger" model for gigs.
The bass has a decent output with the sound i expect from thunderbird - growling lows and little highs.
As for usability and comfort - it has a little neck dive, but i was aware of it. I solved the problem using leather strap rather than nylon, it doesnt slide on the shoulder and the neck stays in the same position.
Yes... it is not the most versatile bass guitar and yes... it has a little neckdive (some people like to exaggerate this), but nothing you cannot fix with a good strap... but man, I love the muddy tone. Everything about this guitar screams rock 'n' roll! Music Store customer services? Perfect 10! I had a little problem with the invoice, they sorted it out in 5 minutes. Literally! DHL Delivery? On time and package in perfect condition.
Received this epiphone thunderbird bass in a excellent package. The bass looks amazing and the sound is good enough for the price! I can say that this bass is equal to some basses that cost 500 euros ! Its a bit heavy but it´s ok! The design is amazing. I´m really happy and i recommend this bass to anyone that doesn´t want to spend a lot of money and wants to have a good bass! Epiphone really has done a excellent job.Thank you Music Store !
This bass is very diverse and could be applied to most genre wof music effectivley. Slap and pop bass tones are beautiful and cut through whilst more subtle finger picking or plectrum.
This beast handles rock pretty well. Why do I say that? Because its sound, plugged strait into an amp, is all "rock and roll". I tried to slap it and I was disapointed but for the firgerpicking / picking style, the ThunderBird growls! The finish and the craftsmanship on it are near perfect (I couldnt see any flaws).